Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s Legal Team Requests Postponement Ahead of Parliament Ad Hoc Testimony
- Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala is scheduled to testify before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on 26 November 2025
- Matlala's legal team are now requesting that the planned proceedings be postponed to a later date
- ActionSA's Dereleen James said that they would not accept Matlala’s excuse that he isn’t prepared
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GAUTENG - Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala’s lawyers have requested that his testimony before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee be postponed.
The tenderpreneur, who is incarcerated at the Kgoši Mampuru Correctional Centre in Tshwane, was set to testify on 26 November 2025. Matlala has been linked to the allegations of corruption and political interference in the country’s criminal justice system.
Matlala allegedly made payments to high-ranking officials, including Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.
Matlala’s lawyers ask for a postponement
On Tuesday, 25 November 2025, a day before his planned testimony, Matlala’s lawyers asked for a postponement. Cat’s legal team is citing poor prison conditions, as well as concerns over his health and mental capacity.
Members of Parliament are already set up at the prison ahead of the eagerly anticipated testimony. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), ActionSA’s Dereleen James said they would not accept Matlala’s excuse that he isn’t prepared.
Matlala's appearance before Parliament is not the only thing he has to worry about. The security company owner also has a court appearance in January 2026 to focus on. Matlala faces charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and money laundering.
The charges stem from a failed hit on his former girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane. Matlala also faces ten other attempted murder charges. He will appear alongside four other co-accused, including his wife, Tsakani. His next appearance is on 29 January 2026.
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What you need to know about Matlala’s case
- Tsakani Matlala was granted bail by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg in June.
- Paul Mashatile confirmed that meetings were held with officials implicated in allegations of ties to Matlala.
- Matlala allegedly threatened to take legal action against the SAPS officials involved in a raid at his property.
- Julius Malema denied having any links to 'Cat' Matlala, but public reaction to Malema's denial was mixed.
- Matlala denied being the mastermind behind the failed hit on his former girlfriend, Thobejane.
- Matlala allegedly used a fake passport to cross into Eswatini on foot.
Cat appears in court in flashy clothes
With Matlala only appearing in court again in October, he won't have a chance to wear his fancy outfits.
Briefly News reported that he turned heads when he recently appeared in court wearing a Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo suit and pants.
He also sported an expensive Rolex watch and informed the court about the properties he owns, which are valued at R8 million.
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